About Student Health Services

Scope of Service

The scope of services provided by Student Health Services is
established at Santa Rosa Junior College by District Policy and Procedure 8.4 and
8.4P http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/8stuserv/8.4P.pdf. As legislated by Education
Code 76322, and Title 5 regulations, the services are based on a public health model.

Services provided include control of communicable diseases, short
term clinical care for illnesses and injuries, crisis intervention and brief counseling
for mental health concerns, and preventive health promotion. Healthcare for chronic,
long term conditions is not within the scope of the department’s services,
though referrals and community resources are provided for students that need them.
Collaboration with community service providers is central to the model.

Health Fee and Eligibility

Student Health Services is funded primarily by a Health Fee charged
to students enrolling in credit courses during registration. This fee is currently
$19 for each fall and spring semester, and $16 for the summer session. At this time,
the District allows waivers for students currently enrolled in Study Abroad programs,
incarcerated students, students in qualified apprenticeship programs, and students
that rely exclusively upon prayer for healing (form available in Admissions and Records).

All students enrolled in any credit course in the Sonoma County
Junior College District are eligible to access services funded by the Health Fee.
Professional visits and select supplies are provided free of charge. Cost of care
obtained at other healthcare facilities, however, is the student's financial responsibility.
Non-credit students may access our on-line, health promotion, and referral resources.

We are committed to keeping your protected healthcare information
confidential. Information is shared among healthcare providers providing services
to you, only on an as needed basis, but information is not released to anyone unless
you provide specific written consent. There are some legally required exceptions
to this and these are outlined in our Notification of Privacy Practices. Download
a copy.

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Student Health Services recognizes that all patients are individuals
with unique health care needs. Care should be focused upon the patient's individual
needs, and provided in a manner that is considerate and respectful of each patient's
personal dignity. It is in recognition of these factors that Santa Rosa Junior College
Student Health Service’s department affirms certain rights and responsibilities
for its patients. Please read http://www.santarosa.edu/for_students/student-services/student-health-services/download-forms/forms/PatientRights-Resp.pdf to familiarize yourself with what they are in Student Health Services.

Any questions you may have regarding our privacy practices may
be directed to the privacy officer, Susan Quinn, Director, through e-mail at squinn@santarosa.edu.